Category: Business

* Kangankunde rare earth mine project is a shining example of the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment, job creation and economic growth * The project is expected to create jobs, stimulate economic activity, and contribute to the country’s economic development — Mining Minister Zikhale N’goma By Duncan Mlanjira Australian mining exploration and development company, Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) has launched construction of a 5km access road to its Kangankunde rare earth mine in Balaka…

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* I stand to be corrected, but has anyone ever visited an airport that closes after regular working hours? * I experienced this in Malawi, where nothing was operating outside of business hours * This situation shows the consequences of ineffective leadership and how it can stagnate a nation By Duncan Mlanjira Steve Kubate Salifu, a public relations practioner & marketer for Practical Action, who was in Malawi to provide clean energy solutions to rural areas through the Global…

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* Looking at how the economy is moving on inflation rate, and if the trend continues, surely that is inevitable * For a central bank, introducing new bank notes or coins is determined by the inflation rate position By Duncan Mlanjira The K5,000 bank note being the highest currency note is now under challenge in terms of cost of transaction due to the rising cost of goods and services following the high rate of inflation of around 30% on…

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* Over 80% of trees planted in 2024 season survived and are flourishing on the Ntcherechere forest reserve in Chikwawa * Launches its 2025 forestry season at Kapichira Power Station with a target of planting 14,000 trees on 30 hectares * 2,000 seedlings planted yesterday at the launch presided over by Minister of Energy and Minister of Natural Resources By Duncan Mlanjira Having taken cognizance that most trees planted during forestry seasons do not survive due to not being…

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